MOORE, UNDINE S. Undine Smith Moore papers, 1770-2012 [bulk 1923-1987] Emory University Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library Atlanta, GA 30322 404-727-6887 [email protected] Collection Stored Off-Site All or portions of this collection are housed off-site. Materials can still be requested but researchers should expect a delay of up to two business days for retrieval. Descriptive Summary Creator: Moore, Undine S. Title: Undine Smith Moore papers, 1770-2012 [bulk 1923-1987] Call Number: Manuscript Collection No. 1155 Extent: 46.25 linear feet (89 boxes), 19 bound volumes (BV), AV Masters: 2 linear feet (2 boxes), and 6 MB of born digital materials (3 files) Abstract: Papers of African American composer Undine Smith Moore including correspondence, manuscript scores of her compositions, subject files, sound recordings, writings, photographs, sheet music, and other printed material. Language: Materials entirely in English. 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Undine Smith Moore papers Manuscript Collection No. 1155 Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Special restrictions apply: Printed or manuscript music in this collection that is still under copyright protection and is not in the Public Domain may not be photocopied or photographed. Researchers must provide written authorization from the copyright holder to request copies of these materials. Source Purchased from Mary Moore Easter, 2010. Additions donated by Marcus Eley, 2018. Citation [after identification of item(s)], Undine Smith Moore papers, Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University. Processing Processed by Amber L. Moore, Tricia Hersey, Jason Gutierrez, and Ariel Svarch, 2014. This finding aid may include language that is offensive or harmful. Please refer to the Rose Library's harmful language statement for more information about why such language may appear and ongoing efforts to remediate racist, ableist, sexist, homophobic, euphemistic and other oppressive language. If you are concerned about language used in this finding aid, please contact us at [email protected]. Collection Description Biographical Note Undine Eliza Anna Smith Moore, African American composer, educator and lecturer, was born August 25, 1904, in Jarratt, Virginia. She began playing the piano at age seven. Her musical abilities led to her receiving the Juilliard Graduate School’s first scholarship in 1924, which she used to attend Fisk University where she studied music and graduated cum laude in 1926. She began teaching piano, organ and music theory at Virginia State College in 1927 while also commuting to New York City to attend Columbia University's Teacher’s College. Moore received her Master’s Degree in 1931 and continued teaching at Virginia State until her retirement in 1972. In 1938, she married Dr. James Arthur Moore, a professor and head of the Department of Health and Physical Education at Virginia State College. In 1941, she gave birth daughter Mary Hardie Moore. During her time at Virginia State she co-founded and co-directed the university's Black Music Center, bringing leading black composers, performers, and lecturers to campus. After her retirement, Moore took Visiting Professorships at Carleton College, Virginia Union University, College of St. Benedict and Fisk University. In addition to her teaching, Moore was a renowned composer of songs, choral works, and pieces for small groups. She was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 1980 for Scenes From the Life of a Martyr, an oratorio on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Moore died of a stroke February 6, 1989, in Petersburg, Virginia. Scope and Content Note The collection consists of the papers of Undine Smith Moore from 1770-2005 [bulk 1923-1987] and includes correspondence and personal papers, manuscript scores by Moore, writings by 2 Undine Smith Moore papers Manuscript Collection No. 1155 Moore and by others, subject and teaching files, photographs and scrapbooks, printed material, and audiovisual material. Correspondence contain letters relating to her tenure at Virginia State College, speaking engagement requests, and personal letters with friends and colleagues. Personal papers include journals detailing her daily experiences, royalty agreements and statements, and family papers from her husband, James Arthur Moore, and daughter, Mary Hardie Moore Easter. Manuscript scores by Moore contain both her drafts and published compositions including Daniel, Daniel Servant of the Lord and Scenes from the Life of a Martyr, about Martin Luther King, Jr. Writings by Moore document many of her speeches, seminar talks, conference presentations and interviews. Writings by others consists of both typescript and published essays about African American history and culture, composers and musical compositions. Subject files contain administrative material relating to the Black Music Center at Virginia State University, sheet music by others such as Edward Boatner and Margaret Bonds, as well as her research on music and education. Teaching files include administrative material, handouts for students, examinations, student handouts, lesson plans and student papers. Photographs and scrapbooks include portraits and snapshots of Moore, her relatives as well as her time as an undergraduate at Fisk University. Printed material by Moore contain articles, clippings and essays about the composer as well as brochures, pamphlets, and programs related to performances of her compositions at Gillfield Baptist Church, Carleton College and Fisk University. Other printed material consists of collected promotional material from various religious, cultural and educational institutions. Audiovisual material includes sound and video recordings of interviews with Moore, events honoring the composer, her lectures and speeches, as well as performances of her compositions by choirs and orchestras such as the Richmond Symphony Orchestra in Virginia. Arrangement Note Organized into seven series: (1) Correspondence and personal papers, (2) Manuscript scores by Moore, (3) Writings, (4) Subject and teaching files, (5) Photographs and scrapbooks, (6) Printed material, and (7) Audiovisual material. 3 Undine Smith Moore papers Manuscript Collection No. 1155 Description of Series Series 1: Correspondence and personal papers, 1919-2005 Series 2: Manuscript scores by Moore, 1923-1987 Series 3: Writings, 1926-1983 Series 4: Subject and teaching files, 1770-1987 Series 5: Photographs and scrapbooks, 1923-2005 Series 6: Printed material, 1923-2004 Series 7: Audiovisual material, 1969-2012 4 Undine Smith Moore papers Manuscript Collection No. 1155 Series 1 Correspondence and personal papers, 1919-2005 Boxes 1-26, 86, and 88, and BV 1-2 Scope and Content Note The series consists of Undine Smith Moore’s correspondence and personal papers from 1919-2005. The correspondence includes personal letters, speaking engagement requests, and professional correspondence relating to her tenure at Virginia State College. Correspondence dated after her death contains incoming and outgoing letters to Moore’s daughter, Mary Moore Easter, regarding publication requests for Moore’s compositions. Personal papers consist of Moore’s biographical information and curriculum vitae, royalty agreements and statements, and memorabilia from her time at Fisk University. The bulk of material consists of journals detailing her personal and professional interactions as well as notes compiled for income tax preparation. Family papers contain the correspondence, greeting cards, diplomas, financial, and legal documents of Moore’s relatives including Mary Moore Easter, her husband, James Arthur Moore, and her sister, Eunice Byus. Of particular interest is a scrapbook of James Arthur Moore containing correspondence, programs, and clippings. Arrangement Note Arranged into three groups of correspondence, personal, and family papers. Correspondence is arranged in chronological order. Personal papers and family papers are arranged in alphabetical order. Correspondence Box Folder Content 1 1 1919-1941 1 2 1941-1949 1 3 1950-1955 1 4 1956-1959 1 5 1960-1963 1 6 1964-1966 1 7 1967-1969 1 8 1970 1 9 1971 January-March 1 10 1971 April-June 1 11 1971 July-September 1 12 1971 October-December 1 13 1972 January-June 1 14 1972 July-August 2 1 1972 September-October 2 2 1972 November-December 5 Undine Smith Moore papers Manuscript Collection No. 1155 2 3 1973 January-May 2 4 1973 June-December 2 5 1974 January-June 2 6 1974 July-December 2 7 1975 January 2 8 1975 February 2 9 1975 March-December 2 10 1976 January-June 2 11 1976 July-September 2 12 1976 October-December 2 13 1977 January-April 2 14 1977 May-June 3 1 1977 July-August 3 2 1977 September-October 3 3 1977 November-December 3 4 1978 January-February 3 5 1978 March-April 3 6 1978 May 3 7 1978 June-July 3 8 1978 August-September 3 9 1978 October-November 3 10 1978 December 3 11 1979 January-March 3 12 1979 April-May 4 1 1979 June-August 4 2 1979 September-December 4 3 1980 January-February 4 4 1980 March 4 5 1980 April 4 6 1980 May 4 7 1980 June-August 4 8 1980 September-October 4 9 1980 November-December 4 10 1981 January-February 4 11 1981 March-April 4 12 1981 May-August 4 13 1981 September-December 5 1 1982 January 5 2 1982 February 6 Undine Smith Moore papers Manuscript Collection No.